Valkenburg Travel guide

Valkenburg : Michelin's recommendations

Located in the charming valley of Geul, Fauquemont, which belongs to the community of Valkenburg- Houthem, is a small old, busy town. It is a summer resort for holidaymakers attracted by gently undulating countryside, attractive leisure parks and many amusements. The town has preserved two gates from its old surrounding wall : Grendelpoort (14C) and Berkelpoort (15C). The hills surrounding the town contain many caves .

Tourist attractions Valkenburg : Things to see and do

Daalhemerweg 31 NL - 2235 Valkenburg

A coal mine has been reconstructed in the galleries of an old quarry. The visit is informative on extraction methods of coal as it was done in Limburg before the closure of the last mines. A film from 1966 shows the collieries. In the galleries, you ..

Cauberg 4 NL - Valkenburg

These caves are old marl quarries which were used in Roman times. They often served as a sanctuary for refugees (French Revolution, the wars). The sedimentary rock contains many fossils. The walls are covered with drawings in charcoal or in bas-relie..

Grotestraat Centrum 3 NL - 6030 AD Valkenburg

This museum brings together objects found during excavations in the castle, paintings of the town, reconstructed workshops and mementoes from shooting clubs. Exhibitions of contemporary art are also organized there.

Hotels Valkenburg

Daalhemerweg 1 NL - 6301 BJ Valkenburg

Grendelplein 20 NL - 6301 BS Valkenburg

Hotel Dionysos is located in the center of Valkenburg at the foot of the Cauberg. All facilities in Valkenburg are within a walking distance from the hotel. The rooms were completely renovated in 2008. The family hotel has its own restaurant with a ..

Plenkertstraat 3 NL - 6301 GK Valkenburg

Neerlandia is situated on the edge of Valkenburg’s historic centre. It features free Wi-Fi, an intimate bar and lounge area and is only a 10-minute walk from Valkenburg Railway Station. Hotel Neerlandia offers simply-furnished rooms with a TV, brigh..

Restaurants Valkenburg

Neerhem 68 NL - 6301 CJ Valkenburg

Stationsstraat 21 NL - 6301 EZ Valkenburg

Quality is evident in the very fabric of this family-run restaurant. It boasts an elegant ambience with smart waiters, candelabras and comfortably upholstered chairs. Based on French traditions, the cuisine is classic while remaining open to contempo..

Broekhem 130 NL - 6301 HL Valkenburg

Paul and Marion cannot hide their love of France in this villa restaurant. She provides charming service in the brightly decorated dining room and he prepares the delicious French cuisine. Enjoy contemporary-style dishes that are full of flavour and ..